Pages

Friday, January 24, 2014

Healthy Eating Doesn't Have To Be A Hassle; Penne With Mushrooms, Peas & Cherry Tomatoes & A Circulon Giveaway

By: The Food Hunter

Most people believe that healthy eating involves multiple trips to the market for crazy items that take hours in the kitchen to cook. Often times, they are turned off by those "good for you" products with odd names no one seems able to pronounce. (you know which I mean) Eating healthy does not have to be this difficult. It's quite possible to create healthy meals with minimal effort; using ingredients that you are familiar with and already enjoy.

I've partnered with Circulon during their #NewYearNewRes campaign and created the healthy, hassle-free meal below. Pasta is my comfort food, and although I love to eat it laden with a hearty meat sauce I like it equally as much loaded with sauteed vegetables in just their natural juices. For me, it's all about finding healthy ways to cook and eat what I like.

Thanks to the generous folks over at Circulon one lucky reader will win a Circulon Acclaim 12 inch Covered Deep Skillet to make cooking healthier meals for your family even easier. (enter below) Be sure to also check the Circulon Facebook page for a chance to win more cool prizes over the next several weeks.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir the penne into the boiling water. Cover the pot and return to boiling, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender but firm...al dente. Usually about 12 minutes.

When ready drain pasta and add to skillet with vegetables. Return skillet to low heat and add tomatoes and basil; toss to coat. Season with salt and a splash of olive oil.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

***This recipe was created for Circulon Gourmet Cookware***

a Rafflecopter giveawayIn order for me to support my knowledge-sharing/writing/blogging activities, I occasionally may receive monetary compensation and or product in exchange for my recommendation, and/or testimonial. However, I only recommend products or services I have personally used myself and trust.

We were always hesitant about eating healthy because we thought it meant that you had to have Tofu, Quinoa, etc. etc. However, last year we decided to just eat what we normally do but make it healthier. So instead of having alfredo we had had something very similar to what you made there and it was YUMMY.

This year I'm consistently taking my daily vitamins and also trying to eat more leafy green veggies...I usually only eat broccoli. I'm trying to get my parents to eat healthier versions of the foods they like but it's such a struggle because they assume that means sacrificing taste. I hope to convince them that's not true! I'm allergic to mushrooms but my family loves them so I think I'll try this dish for them and also make myself a smaller portion without that 1 ingredient. Thanks so much for the recipe...and gosh I need a skillet like that!